Kaye Adams kept it casual as she arrived at Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with her pro partner Kai Widdrington and shared her fears over doing ‘sexy’ dances.
The Loose Women star, 59, cut a laidback figure in grey leggings and a black T-shirt as she arrived at a dance studio with Kai, 27, on Tuesday.
Kaye also admitted that she is ‘not comfortable’ with doing the ‘seductive’ Strictly dance routines, admitting the thought of doing the rumba gives her ‘the ick’.
Laidback: Kaye Adams kept it casual as she arrived at Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with pro partner Kai Widdrington and shared her fears over doing ‘sexy’ dances
Arriving for rehearsals, Kaye completed her sporty ensemble with a black puffer coat, while she kept comfortable in a pair of grey trainers.
She appeared to be in good spirits as she opted for a natural palette of make-up and styled her blonde bob in a straight fashion.
The presenter kept her essentials in a black bum bag and clutched a red water bottle, a paper bag of food and a her black practice dance shoes in her arms.
She was joined by her professional dance partner Kai, who cut a casual figure in black leggings and a T-shirt, which he wore underneath a grey GAP hoodie.
Looking good: The Loose Women star, 59, cut a laidback figure in grey leggings and a black T-shirt as she arrived at a dance studio with Kai, 27, on Tuesday
The choreographer kept comfortable in a pair of white trainers and slung a black backpack over one shoulder.
Kai shielded his face with a grey baseball cap and grinned as he carried a large water bottle into rehearsals.
Their latest dance practice for Saturday’s second live show comes after Kaye admitted her fears over having to do ‘seductive’ dance numbers.
She told Radio Times: ‘I don’t feel comfortable with the sexy, seductive stuff. The thought of doing the rumba gives me the ick!’
Sporty look: She was joined by her professional dance partner Kai, who cut a casual figure in black leggings and a T-shirt, which he wore underneath a grey GAP hoodie
All smiles: Arriving for rehearsals, Kaye completed her sporty ensemble with a black puffer coat, while she kept comfortable in a pair of grey trainers
Kai revealed their secret weapon, saying they have invented an alter ego for Kaye called Fifi LaTouche who they will bring out for the more ‘flamboyant’ dances.
‘Kaye’s going to be a beautiful ballroom dancer as well. She’ll surprise you,’ he added.
But Kaye did not seem convinced as she joked that it might be a challenge for Kai to bring her up from her ‘novice’ dancing standards.
‘I’m a complete novice, which is obviously a challenge for Kai, to bring me up to a half-decent standard so people aren’t throwing bricks at their telly,’ she said.
In the first Strictly live show last weekend, Kaye and Kai performed a Tango to Voulez-Vouz by ABBA.
Good spirits: She appeared to be in good spirits as she opted for a natural palette of make-up and styled her blonde bob in a straight fashion
Stylish: Kai shielded his face with a grey baseball cap and grinned as he carried a large water bottle into rehearsals
However, the star’s nerves got the better of her as she made some mistakes during the routine and received a mixed response from the judges.
Head judge Shirley Ballas remarked that ‘the nerves got the better of you’, while the routine featured some mistakes, while Anton Du Beke also commented on the errors.
Fears: Kaye told Radio Times she is ‘not comfortable’ with doing the ‘seductive’ Strictly dance routines
But surprisingly, Craig Revel Horwood dished out more pleasant remarks as he told Kaye he ‘really really liked’ her performance after initially expecting it to be dreadful.
The pair were awarded 21 points out of 40, with Kaye later taking to Instagram to admit that she had ‘kicked herself’ for missing some of the steps during the performance.
This year’s launch show was due to air on Saturday September 17 but was postponed due to schedule changes ahead of the Queen’s funeral. Instead, the BBC showed the launch just a day before the first live show.
It comes after it emerged that the first live show of the new series was watched by an average of 6.8 million viewers, according to overnight ratings.
This was a drop in viewing figures from 2021’s first live show which was watched by an average 7.9 million.
Saturday marked the first competition night of the popular show with 15 couples battling it out on the dance floor, which attracted a peak of 7.2 million viewers, the BBC has said.
Showing off her moves: In the first Strictly live show last weekend, Kaye and Kai performed a Tango to Voulez-Vouz by ABBA
Viewing numbers were also down for the show’s launch episode on Friday which saw the celebrity contestants paired up with their professional partners.
It was watched by an average of 5.4 million viewers, with a peak audience of 5.6 million.
While last year’s series launch received an average of 7.0 million viewers, peaking at 7.3 million.
The BBC declined to comment on viewing figures.
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Strictly returns on Saturday evening at 6.30pm on BBC One while Strictly: It Takes Two starts on Monday at 6.30pm on BBC Two.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celebrity’s age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celebrity’s age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
James Bye and Amy Dowden
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celebrity’s age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celebrity’s age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity’s age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.’
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celebrity’s age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!’
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celebrity’s age: 55
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrity’s age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
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